Paraben Free Quick Apple Cider Pickled Onions
Tangy, jewel-toned, and ready to brighten up almost any plate, these pickled onions are the kind of condiment that makes everything taste more intentional. The brine comes together with apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, and a pinch of turmeric — all clean, recognizable ingredients with no synthetic preservatives or additives that tend to sneak into store-bought versions. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid parabens, since commercially jarred condiments are a surprisingly common source of hidden preservatives. Making your own means you control exactly what goes into the jar. The warm brine softens the onion rings quickly, and after just 30 minutes in the fridge they turn a gorgeous deep pink with a flavor that's bright, lightly sweet, and gently spiced. Pile them onto tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or grilled proteins — honestly, it's hard to find a savory dish they don't improve. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll reach for it constantly.
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8 servings
- 1 large red onion, very thinly sliced into rings
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- 1
Pack the sliced red onion rings into a clean 16 oz glass jar, pressing them down gently so they fit snugly.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, fine sea salt, grated ginger, and turmeric in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt are fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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